East La Penitence man accused of assaulting grandmother, cousin
An East La Penitence man was today placed on $7,500 bail and bonded to keep the peace when he appeared before Magistrate Ann Mc...
Mason charged with assault
Sixty – year - old Ervin Griffith; a mason of Lamaha Park appeared before magistrate Ann Mc Lennan charged with assault.
Griffith pleaded not guilty...
Maid accused of stealing gold ring granted bail
A maid was today placed on $75,000 bail when she appeared before Magistrate Ann Mc Lennan charged with simple larceny.
Thirty - year - old...
Stakeholders to refine draft Disaster Risk Management Legislation
National Stakeholders are meeting in a special workshop today and tomorrow to refine Guyana's draft Disaster Risk Management legislation at the Civil Defence Commission's (CDC) headquarters...
Consumers urged to desist from purchasing expired medical products
Only the consumers can bring an end to the sale of expired goods, particularly medical products.
This is the view of the former Health Minister...
Gov’t finds reasons for Boodhoo’s removal odd – HPS
Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS), Dr. Roger Luncheon says that Cabinet finds it odd that GECOM’s CEO, Gocool Boodhoo was removed from the...
Chief Fire Officer visits UK fire service, training centre
Chief Fire Officer, Mr. Marlon Gentle, concluded a visit to the Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service and Seven Park Regional Training Centre in the...
iNews rejects allegation made by Dem Waves
iNews takes strong objections to the baseless claims by Demerara Waves that their stories were being used by our contributors.
iNews is a credible, independent...
Major blow to Amaila: Opposition votes down Hydro Bill, debt ceiling motion
The motion to allow the second reading of the Hydro-Electric Power (Amendment) Bill 2013 was not carried in the National Assembly, as the opposition...
Police record 59 road deaths
The traffic department of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has recorded a total of 59 road deaths from 56 fatal accidents for the year...
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Jurassic-themed promenade, boating activity, golf course, shops, boardwalk among plans for National Park
The Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has revealed a new zone plan for the enhancement of the National Park, which will see the introduction of...
Saharan Dust plume projected to pass over Guyana from Friday-Sunday – EPA
See full statement from the Environmental Protection Agency:
The Environmental Protection Agency hereby issues an advisory on a forecasted Saharan Dust plume projected to be...
2 mining operations in Puruni flagged for unsafe conditions
Two operations in Puruni Mining District in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) were flagged by the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Ministry of Labour...
Berbice siblings died from dengue complications – Dr Anthony
The Berbice brother and sister who died a day apart had complications associated with dengue fever, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony has revealed.
Speaking to...
Vreed-en-Hoop to G/town water taxi operation back to normal
See full statement from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD):
Waters taxis have received the green light to resume use of the Stabroek stelling for the...
President Ali receives UWI American Foundation Legacy Award
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, championing a robust Caribbean identity, has urged the region to actively embrace and value its unique culture and abundance...
Govt/contractor dispute on GtE will not affect US EXIM Bank loan – Jagdeo
The ongoing dispute between the Guyana Government and its contractor for the model Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, Lindsayca CH4 Guyana Inc. (LNDCH4), will not affect...
Govt plans to procure additional 30-40 megawatts of power by year-end
See full statement from the Office of the Prime Minister:
Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret'd), the Honourable Mark Phillips, convened a special meeting with parliamentary committee...
At least 1 dead as mining pit collapses at Marudi Mountain
At least one person is dead after a mining pit collapsed last night at Marudi Mountain, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo).
INews will provide more details...
‘Racism does not align with PNC ideology’ – Chairman
Chairman of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNC) Shurwayne Holder is defending his party amid claims that it is not welcoming to its Indo-Guyanese...